Megyn Kelly is leaving Fox News for a role at NBC News, sources confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
The move, officially announced later Tuesday by NBC News, ends a lengthy period of public speculation about her future at the 21st Century Fox-owned network. The New York Times‘ Jim Rutenberg first reported the move.
Kelly’s new role will see her returning to daytime, Monday through Friday, the period that made her famous with Fox News Channel’s America Live.
The exact timing will be announced at a later date. Additionally, she will get a primetime window Sunday nights with a new evening newsmagazine — positioning NBC as a competitor for CBS’ Sunday stalwart, 60 Minutes. She also will take on a role in the network’s breaking news coverage. Kelly’s last day at Fox News Channel will be Friday.
“Megyn is an exceptional journalist and news anchor, who has had an extraordinary career,” said NBCUniversal News Group chairman Andrew Lack. “She’s demonstrated tremendous skill and poise, and we’re lucky to have her.” (See Lack’s full memo to staff below.)
“While I will greatly miss my colleagues at Fox, I am delighted to be joining the NBC News family and taking on a new challenge,” Kelly wrote on Facebook. “I remain deeply grateful to Fox News, to Rupert, Lachlan and James Murdoch, and especially to all of the FNC viewers, who have taught me so much about what really matters. More to come soon.”